Meanings
noundevolutionist (plural devolutionists)
plural devolutionists
- A proponent of devolution.
Antonyms: anti-devolutionist, antidevolutionist, centralist, unionist, federalist
adjectivedevolutionist (comparative more devolutionist, superlative most devolutionist)
comparative more devolutionist · superlative most devolutionist
- Supporting or relating to a policy of devolution.
Crowley rightly argues that his devolutionist approach to social policy would appeal to Quebec's strong autonomist streak.
2009 September 21, Chantal Hébert, “Quebec, Canada and author's case for a do-over”, in Toronto Star
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA proponent of devolution.
Origin
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devolutionist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devolutionist
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“devolutionist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devolutionist. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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